Role Purpose

Responsible for managing the quantity surveying activities related to Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works across a project. This role involves overseeing cost control, contract administration, procurement coordination, and commercial reporting for all MEP-related packages. The MEP QS Team Leader ensures that commercial and contractual objectives are met in accordance with project scope, timeline, and budget.

Key Accountabilities

Lead and supervise a team of MEP Quantity Surveyors, ensuring accuracy and consistency in quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and commercial documentation.
Review and validate MEP Bills of Quantities (BOQs), material take-offs, and cost plans in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
Coordinate with the technical and engineering teams to verify scope alignment and resolve quantity and specification discrepancies.
Review and certify subcontractor interim payment applications, variation and final accounts in accordance with contract terms.
Evaluate and negotiate MEP change orders, and potential disputes in coordination with the contracts/commercial team.
Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports and forecasts specific to MEP works and contribute to overall project cost control reporting.
Liaise with the planning and procurement departments to ensure alignment between cost tracking, schedules, and resource allocation.
Provide commercial input for value engineering proposals and identify cost-saving opportunities within MEP systems.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Minimum 6 years of experience in MEP quantity surveying.
Strong understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of different contract types.
Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction methodologies, and contract management practices (including FIDIC).
Proven ability to manage subcontractor contracts and commercial negotiations.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and collaborate cross-functionally.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Familiarity with Egyptian building codes, MEP regulations, and commercial laws.

MEP Quantity Surveying Team Leader